Indians are lucky, says Kamal Haasan on Viswanath
Chennai
Apr 24, 2017
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Monday said Indians are lucky
to have filmmaker K. Vishwanath, who will be conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke
Award, the country's highest award in cinema.
'My K. Viswanath gaaru is a Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner.
In his humility, he would say aI am lucky'. Truth is Indians are lucky. So am
I,' he tweeted.
Winner of multiple National Awards, Vishwanath has directed
50 films, known for their strong content, endearing narrative, honest handling
and cultural authenticity.
Kamal and Viswanath had worked together in memorable Telugu
films such as 'Swati Mutyam' and 'Sagara Sangamam'.
For his performance in 'Sagara Sangamam', Kamal won
Filmfare Award for best actor.
'Thank you with glistening eyes Viswanath gaaru for 'Sagara
Sangamam'. Like Balu of 'Sagara Sangamam', I initiate more applause. Your fame
is mine and vice versa,' he added.
The National award winning drama 'Swati Mutyam (The White
Pearl)' was India's official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign
Film category in 1987.
Chennai
Apr 24, 2017
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Monday said Indians are lucky
to have filmmaker K. Vishwanath, who will be conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke
Award, the country's highest award in cinema.
'My K. Viswanath gaaru is a Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner.
In his humility, he would say aI am lucky'. Truth is Indians are lucky. So am
I,' he tweeted.
Winner of multiple National Awards, Vishwanath has directed
50 films, known for their strong content, endearing narrative, honest handling
and cultural authenticity.
Kamal and Viswanath had worked together in memorable Telugu
films such as 'Swati Mutyam' and 'Sagara Sangamam'.
For his performance in 'Sagara Sangamam', Kamal won
Filmfare Award for best actor.
'Thank you with glistening eyes Viswanath gaaru for 'Sagara
Sangamam'. Like Balu of 'Sagara Sangamam', I initiate more applause. Your fame
is mine and vice versa,' he added.
The National award winning drama 'Swati Mutyam (The White
Pearl)' was India's official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign
Film category in 1987.
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